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How does wind affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
How does wind speed affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
Why are they no longer called tidal waves?
Tsunamis are not called Tidal waves anymore, as tsunamis are not affected by the tides. Tides do not affect how strong or tall the tsunamis are and that is why tsunamis are not commonly called tidal waves anymore because the word 'tidal' is misleading.
How do tsunamis affect people and places?
By killing people... and destroying their homes.
Are tsunamis a localized weather phenomenon?
No, they are not weather-related and usually not localized. Tsunamis are usually caused by a disturbance of the seabed such as an earthquake and can travel thousands of miles.
How does wind affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
How does wind speed affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
Can tsunamis happen in rivers?
No they can't. Tsunamis only happen in the ocean.
Are tsunamis waves in lakes and rivers caused by earthquakes?
no
Do tsunamis affect marine life?
Tsunamis can affect marine life by moving their habitats. For instance, if the water a fish is in move to shore, then the fish will move with it.
Could the japan tsunami affect UK weather?
No. Tsunamis do not affect the weather.
What effect does tsunmis have on the weather?
Tsunamis do not affect the atmosphere.
Can anyone be affected by Tsunamis?
Well, actually tsunamis can affect only the coastal zones since they come from the sea.
How can tsunamis affect roads?
Tsunamis can fill roads with debris from destroyed structures and can evn wash roads away.
How do tsunamis affect starfish?
because tsunamis can beach starfish onto shre which would make them dry and die.:(
Do tsunamis affect water supplies?
Yes. Tsunamis can contaminate water for drinking and agriculture with seawater and with pollutants that get swept up in them.
Could tsunamis affect the US or have tsunamis in the past?
Yes. Tsunamis have struck Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington with varying degrees of damage. There is also some concern for the east coast. It is not a question of if a tsunami will affect the U.S. in the future, it's a question of when.
